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Discover the world through sustainable travel, where you can reduce your environmental impact while immersing yourself in authentic local cultures and cuisines. Learn how to travel responsibly by choosing eco-friendly transportation, staying at green accommodations, and supporting local communities.

Savor the flavors of traditional dishes and discover local food markets that prioritize sustainability. From ethical wildlife tourism to zero-waste travel tips, explore ways to enjoy cultural heritage and authentic experiences while preserving the planet for future generations. Start with our trip to Keemalah for a taste of eco luxury travel.

Sustainable travel is all about creating meaningful adventures that benefit both you and the places you visit.

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When in Rome… Keep the Middle East Beautiful

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Green Prophet's Brian travels to Jordan and finds way too much trash out at sea. He asks: What would Iron Eyes Cody do? It was...
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Water turned off in Abu Dhabi desert tree experiment (photo)

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Our local photographer takes a look at what happens when trees are cut off from their water source in a "desert experiment" in the...
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Tunisia’s eco-conscious start-up: Exploralis

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As I enter Arafet Ben Marzou’s new  “office” at the top floor of an apartment building facing the lakes in Tunis, I am met...
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Star Wars 7 “otherworldly” set in Abu Dhabi desert

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Actors and actresses are starting to arrive in Abu Dhabi to film a segment of Star Wars 7 in the desert, according to sources close...
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Moroccan desert spider flees predators in 6.6 ft back flips

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Ever seen a spider do back flips? If you have arachnophobia, you might not want to, but for everyone else, the spinning Cebrennus rechenbergi desert spider...
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Saudi prince slaughters 2,100 nearly extinct birds – for thrills?

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Saudi royals seem to be more hazardous to the world bird-life than wind turbines and skyscrapers! A Saudi prince poached thousands of protected birds during...
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Abu Dhabi puts great effort in giving sea turtles their rightful home

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Some people make injured sea turtles human-engineered solutions like this turtle that got new flippers but most sea turtles are just getting caught in fishermen's...
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Google Earth reveals 10-year impact of 39 square mile desert mangrove project

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The 'historical imagery' function on google earth is particularly helpful in tracking changes to landscapes since about the turn of the millennium when satellite imagery...
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Why oil and gas companies should buy whales hearing aids

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Whales, the earth's largest marine mammals, have had more than their share of ecological problems in all parts of the world's seas and oceans. One...
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Israel’s bird watching season

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A new one-day contest has attracted birding experts from around the world to southern Israel where they compete to record the highest number of...
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Arab action on shark finning, and body parts trade is too little, too late

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Shark finning, in which captured sharks have their fins and tails removed for use in sharks fin soup, has been a prominent issue in...
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Incredible video captures rare footage of Wadi Zin flash flood in Israel

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Flash floods are very dangerous; they come quickly, often catch people by surprise, and their force is formidable. This is especially true of Israel's...
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Travel on a day trip in Amman to beat the real rainy Arab Spring [Photos]

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Springtime in Jordan means sandstorms, not downpours, but a solid week of rain just pummeled Amman - lashing, cold, complete with thunder!  Here's how...
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Golfing at the Egyptian Pyramids. What would Pharaoh think?

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A new golf course is being built in the shadow of the Egyptian pyramids, the plans for its fairways and greens were recently unveiled...
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Ten months, 7000 miles of earth, a bike, and a Tunisian passport

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In 2010 Arafet Ben Marzou, like an increasing number of Tunisians, began to reach his personal limits of frustration when he saw his home...
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